THE failure of a replacement to take over the spot of Ginebra import Herbert Hill certainly brings a smile on the face of Globalport top gunner Gary David.

Speaking to Spin.ph Thursday night, the Batang Pier offensive ace said he likes his team’s chances against the Kings with Hill around when the two teams meet Friday in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

Like most PBA fans – majority of them Ginebra supporters – the 6-foot-10 Hill didn’t leave a lasting impression on the scouts of Globalport when they watched him go up against counterpart Michael Dunigan and the Air21 Express Sunday.